Saudi Arabia

  • Mar 5, 2021
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Multi-front fight may turn Yemen’s Huthis toward talks

Saudi-backed forces have launched a new offensive in Taiz to increase pressure on Huthi manpower

Yemen
  • Mar 5, 2021
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Riyadh can extend OPEC discipline -- but not to Moscow

Cartel members have agreed to extend production cuts

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 26, 2021
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Washington will minimise the Saudi bin Salman problem

The declassified report into the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is due for publication

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 17, 2021
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Riyadh may soften shock regional HQ contracts rule

The kingdom has declared that, from 2024, no state-owned entity will sign deals with companies headquartered elsewhere

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 15, 2021
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Bahrain’s economic recovery faces risks from Riyadh

The IMF expects a return to positive growth, but warns over credit risk

Bahrain
  • Feb 11, 2021
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Yemen military escalation will test US Saudi policy

After Washington relieved the pressure, the Huthis launched a new offensive and burned a Saudi civilian airliner

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 9, 2021
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Promised Saudi legal revolution would strengthen ruler

As Washington returns to a human rights agenda, the crown prince announces female-friendly legislative reform plans

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 5, 2021
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Biden foreign policy speech stresses campaign pledges

Speaking at the State Department yesterday, President Joe Biden reiterated many of his campaign pledges

United States